Washington County ReStore Celebrates its First Birthday

View full sizePortland Metro ReStoresYou never know what you'll find at the Washington County ReStore. Help celebrate the ReStore's first birthday Friday June 8. Beaverton Chamber of Commerce Coffee Connection from from 7:45 a.m. to 9 a.m., store is open from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

In its first year of operation, the Washington County ReStore has established itself as the place to go for local shoppers seeking good deals on quality pre-owned furniture and appliances, new and salvaged building materials and a wide variety of items for the home. Residents and businesses regularly donate usable materials they don’t need, keeping 1.26 million pounds of good quality materials out of the waste stream since the store opened. ReStore Manager Alex Bertolucci said, “The people here have really embraced our store and it’s been personally satisfying knowing that our success helps build more Habitat homes for local families.” How will the ReStore celebrate? By hosting the Beaverton Chamber of Commerce Coffee Connection as it did during last year’s Grand Opening. This time, there will be birthday cake, party hats and special sales throughout the day.

Habitat for Humanity ReStores are open to the public and sell a variety of donated new and reclaimed building materials, pre-owned appliances and furniture, and other home improvement products at a fraction of retail prices. The Portland Metro ReStore, together with the Washington County ReStore and the Clark County Habitat for Humanity Store, eases demand on natural resources by keeping usable materials out of the waste stream. Funds raised through the sale of these materials help Habitat for Humanity build affordable homes in the Portland Metropolitan and Vancouver areas. To date, the three stores have raised over $1.2 million to help fund Habitat for Humanity’s local homebuilding efforts. Last year alone the ReStores diverted about 4.2 million pounds of materials from the waste stream. Learn more at pdxrestore.org.